Distressed Lobo 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JollyGood Proper' by Letradora (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, apparel, handmade, rustic, playful, grunge, casual, handmade feel, rugged print, friendly display, diy texture, brushy, blunted, wobbly, inked, textured.
A chunky, hand-rendered sans with blunted terminals and noticeably uneven stroke edges, as if painted or stamped with wet ink. Forms are rounded and simplified, with soft corners and slight wobble in verticals and curves that creates a lively rhythm. Counters tend to be open and generous, while stroke thickness varies subtly within letters due to the rough, ink-spread texture rather than formal contrast. Spacing feels informal and slightly irregular, reinforcing the handmade, distressed surface.
Best suited to short display settings where texture and personality are assets: posters, event graphics, packaging labels, apparel graphics, and logo lockups. It can work for brief subheads or pull quotes, but the irregular edges and informal spacing are most effective at larger sizes where the distressed detailing remains clear.
The overall tone is approachable and crafty, mixing a friendly cartoon warmth with a gritty, worn print character. It suggests DIY signage, screen-printed posters, and brush-lettered packaging—informal, energetic, and a bit rugged.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-painted or imperfectly printed lettering, prioritizing texture and warmth over geometric precision. Its simplified shapes and robust silhouettes aim for high visual impact with a casual, crafted feel.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, simplified construction, with single-story-style lowercase shapes and compact joins that keep words dense and punchy. The numerals match the same soft, roughened silhouette, maintaining a cohesive, inked look across the set.